Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mercer Heights Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA from $500 (172 Rentals)

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Shorewood
$1,874 - $3,244
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Shorewood

3209 Shorewood DrMercer Island, WA 98040
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The Hadley
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hadley

2601 76th Ave SEMercer Island, WA 98040
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Westwinds Apartments
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Westwinds Apartments

3059 Island Crest WayMercer Island, WA 98040
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Aviara
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aviara

2441 76th Ave SEMercer Island, WA 98040
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77 Central
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

77 Central

2630 77th Ave SEMercer Island, WA 98040
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Grace Place
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Grace Place

2720 76th Ave SEMercer Island, WA 98040
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219 23rd Ave

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State Street
$1,600 - $3,141
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State Street

1700 21st Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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Jackson Apartments
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$1,610 - $5,021
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Jackson Apartments

2401 S Jackson StSeattle, WA 98144
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Arlo
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$1,692 - $4,061
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Arlo

4720 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118
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Mercer Heights, Mercer Island, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mercer Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mercer Heights area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+) priced from $594. Courtland Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable Mercer Heights apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+)Studio Homes for Seniors 55+Studio,1BA$594
Courtland PlaceOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$880
SPOKANE AT RAINIER COURT a 55+ Affordable CommunityOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$950
Hanford StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
NOCO ApartmentsStudio FStudio,1BA$1,099
Vale StudiosContemporary Studio Apartments - Modern and Aff...Studio,1BA$1,100
DakotaOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,190
Kingway Apartments1 Bedroom - 50% AMI1BR,1BA$1,200
Hamilton- Your Bright, Modern City Home!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,214
Crestview1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mercer Heights, WA

As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mercer Heights area is the $2.18 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at 12 Central Square in the in the North Bellevue neighborhood starting from $2,723. The second greatest value Mercer Heights apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Meydenbauer Court Apartments starting at $2,250 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the North Bellevue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mercer Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
12 Central SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.18
Meydenbauer Court Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.16
Kingway Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 80% AMI2BR,1BA$1.84
DakotaTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.82
SPOKANE AT RAINIER COURT a 55+ Affordable CommunityTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.79
Le Chateau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.10
Courtland PlaceTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.41
Verse Seattle — Modern Living at the Heartbeat of the Central District1x1 C1BR,1BA$2.33
Columbia Gardens a 55+ Affordable CommunityOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.09
Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+)Studio Homes for Seniors 55+Studio ,1BA$1.70

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Mercer Island. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mercer Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mercer Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mercer Heights is under $1,249.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mercer Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Mercer Heights is Filipino Community Village (Affordable, 55+) which is listed at $634, while the average apartment in Mercer Heights costs $22,158.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mercer Heights?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 82 regular apartments in Mercer Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mercer Heights?

Cheap apartments in Mercer Heights have an average cost of $140 which is $22,018 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mercer Heights.

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